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How to ride local bus

How to Ride a Local Bus

There is a network of public busses throughout the area to access many of the villages in the mountains. Riding a local bus is easy once you learn the basic system as outlined below. In some of the more remote areas, busses run less frequently, so please plan accordingly.

Downloadable bus timetables >>

Explanation

Get on bus

1. Enter through rear door (or front door if only one)

Take numbered ticket

2. Take number ticket


Press button

3. Push button to inform driver that stop is wanted (it is also good practice to tell the driver where you want to get off when you board)

Pay and get off

4. Match number ticket to the electronic fare chart at the front of the bus to determine fare (prices change according to distance travelled)
5. Change money if needed
6. Put money and ticket in fare box (exact fare)
7. Exit through front door


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Fare Box & Change Machine

Fare box and change machineA. Fare Box
B. Insert coins for change
C. Insert bills for change
D. Change dispenser

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